Music Ministry
...and so with all the choirs of angels we join in the unending hymn.
Every time we assemble for liturgy, the texts of the Roman Rite urge us to join our voices with that of the angels in offering praise.
At Loyola University Chicago, there are many opportunities to express our song of praise. Three singing choirs presently exist as well as ample opportunities for instrumentalists.
Choirs and Ensembles
The 10:30 a.m. Choir is a family of students, community members, faculty and staff. They sing a broad repertoire from the church's rich history of music. This choir rehearses Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Madonna della Strada Chapel and sings weekly at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. There is no audition for membership in this choir.
The Schola Cantorum sings bi-weekly at the 5:00 p.m. Mass. They sing a challenging repertoire of music from the church's rich history of choral music. Membership in this choir is open to students, community members, faculty, staff and students. Students are able to take this choir for credit as course MUSC 108.The Schola Cantorum rehearses weekly during the academic year on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Madonna della Strada Chapel.There are only two requirements for membership:1) Commitment to weekly rehearsal and the singing bi-weekly at the Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass. 2) A voice-placement interview with the director once a year.
The 9:00 p.m. Evening Ensemble is a family of students, community members, staff and faculty. The Evening Ensemble sings a contemporary style of music accompanied by various instruments. The membership of this ensemble changes each year depending on the gifts that come forth from its members. Currently, the Evening Ensemble is comprised of a choir, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. This group currently meets at 8:00 p.m. in Madonna della Strada Chapel for rehearsal and provides musical leadership weekly at the 9:00 p.m. Mass. There is no audition for membership in this choir.
Cantors
Cantors come forth from the choirs and ensembles that sing in the chapel. If you have cantored in your parish we encourage you to inquire about cantoring in Madonna della Strada Chapel.
Pipe Organ in Madonna della Strada Chapel
Find more information about the pipe organ in Madonna della Strada Chapel by visiting: LUC.edu/chapelorgan
Get Involved
Your gifts are needed! We need singers and instrumentalists for all of our liturgies. Please fill out the Becoming Involved In Liturgy Form to sign up and get started.
For more information, contact Steven Betancourt, Director of Music.